Vengeance rides hard in the post-Civil War West as The Kid seeks brutal justice.
THE WICKED DIE SLOW
“The Kid,” a notorious gunfighter, and his Mexican sidekick Armadillo ride through the post-Civil War West looking for four Indians who raped the Kid’s girl friend.
Quick Answer
The Wicked Die Slow is a 1968 American Western film directed by William K. Hennigar about a notorious gunfighter and his sidekick seeking revenge against those who assaulted the Kid’s girlfriend.
Programmer's Pick
This is a Western that doesn’t flinch: if you like your frontier justice raw and your antiheroes fueled by vengeance, saddle up. The Wicked Die Slow is more grindhouse than John Ford, trading wide vistas for broken bottles and nooses.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- William K. Hennigar
- Writers
- Gary Allen, Jeff Kanew
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Western
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film centers on a gunfighter’s relentless quest to avenge his girlfriend after a brutal assault, putting a hard edge on classic Western themes.
Expect saloon brawls, gang beatdowns, and violent showdowns as The Kid and Armadillo take on marauding outlaws.
R-rated and unapologetically raw, the film features themes of rape, nudity, and violence, making it a boundary-testing entry in the Western canon.
The Kid and his sidekick Armadillo offer a dynamic partnership as they deal out vengeance and navigate a brutal frontier.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Wicked Die Slow released? +
The Wicked Die Slow was released in 1968.
Who directed The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow was directed by William K. Hennigar.
How long is The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow is a Western film.
Where can I watch The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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